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    Tuesday, 11 July 2017

    Important ssc cgl English set 27-30



    set -27

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which best expresses the meaning
    of the given word and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    NEFARIOUS
    1) EXCITED 2) WICKED
    3) RIGOROUS 4) BENIGN


    B

    2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
    given word and click the button corresponding to it.
    INSULAR
    1) COSMOPOLITAN 2) ISOLATED
    3) NARROW 4) PAROCHIAL
    A

    in·su·lar
    Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.


    3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
    spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
    click the button corresponding to it.
    1) Acommodate 2) Accommodate
    3) Acomodate 4) Accomodate
    B



    Direction (4-6): .In the following questions, one part of
    the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
    the sentence has an error and click the button
    corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
    the “No error” option.
    4. My friend’s actual job (A) / involves a lot (B) / of
    administration. (C) / No Error (D)
    GIVEN A

    ACTUAL JOB OF MY FRIEND

    5. The students refused (A) / to accept responsibility
    (B) / for their acts (C) / No Error (D)

    C
    OF THEIR



    6. It is not possible for me (A) / to give you the accurate
    date (B) / of my departure yet. (C) / No Error (D)
    GIVEN B


    Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
    be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
    are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
    the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    7. I waited _____ the train arrived.
    1) as 2) until
    3) since 4) after
    B


    8. He loves you _____ than me.
    1) closer 2) nearer
    3) higher 4) more
    D



    9. The squadron leader ordered his men to _____
    immediately.
    1) fall in 2) fall out
    3) fall off 4) fall on
    A



    Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
    alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
    alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
    Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
    10. Put up the shutters
    1) Went out of business 2) Experienced a downside
    3) Sold off assets 4) Changed ownership
    A



    11. A drop in a bucket
    1) As much as possible
    2) Nothing at all
    3) A handsome amount
    4) A very insignificant amount
    D


    12. Draw a blank
    1) Paint something 2) Find no favour
    3) Oblige someone 4) Teach someone
    B



    Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
    the one which can be substituted for the given words/
    sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
    13. A person who is new to a profession
    1) Expert 2) Coach
    3) Tutor 4) Novice
    D


    14. That which makes one highly knowledgeable
    1) Erudition 2) Irreverence
    3) Irritability 4) Impulsiveness
    A



    15. A state of emotional or intellectual separation
    1) Euphoria 2) Ecstasy
    3) Alienation 4) Communion
    C


    Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
    underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
    part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
    alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
    case no improvement is needed, click the button
    corresponding to “No improvement”.
    16. Anyone wishing to enroll in the programme should
    send in there applications before the end of this
    month.
    1) send in her application
    2) send her application in
    3) send in their applications
    4) No improvement
    C


    17. Do you mind me leaving this payment until next year?
    1) I 2) my
    3) mine 4) No improvement
    B


    18. As you grow older, you will find that these all
    difficulties may be overcome by patience.
    1) these all difficulties may overcome with patience
    2) all these difficulties may overcome through
    patience
    3) all these difficulties may be overcome with patience
    4) No improvement
    C


    19. Sita didn’t so far as blink when she heard she hadwon the scholarship to Cambridge.
    1) so much as 2) as far as
    3) as good as 4) No improvement
    A


    20. When the architect won a prize in a playwriting
    competition his friends admired his universality.
    1) durability 2) versatility
    3) respectability 4) No improvement
    B



    SET-28

    1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which best expresses the meaning
    of the given word and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    CONSCRIPT
    1) DRAFT 2) DRAW
    3) ENCIRCLE 4) SUBSCRIBE
    A

    con·script
    Enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services.



    2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
    given word and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    CAPTIVITY
    1) SLAVERY 2) PERMISSION
    3) FREEDOM 4) LIMITATION
    C



    3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
    spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
    click the button corresponding to it.
    1) Vivacious 2) Vivascious
    3) Vivasious 4) Vivacouse
    A



    Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
    the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
    the sentence has an error and click the button
    corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
    the “No error” option.
    4. The job for drawing water (A) / from the village well
    is usually (B) / carried out by the women and young
    girls. (C) / No Error (D)

    A.THE JOB OF

    5. I remember him as (A) / someone who was a lot nicer
    (B) / than circumstances warranted. (C) / No Error (D)

    D

    6. Several days passed before (A) / Jeff worked over
    enough (B) / courage to return to the house. (C) / No
    Error (D)
    B

    Several days passed before Jeff worked up enough courage to return to the house.


    Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
    be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
    are suggested for each question. For each question choose
    the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    7. The starving man _____ able to walk.
    1) can barely 2) were barely
    3) are barely 4) was barely
    D


    8. The new railway counter at Dwarka should _____ all
    travellers.
    1) benefit 2) reward
    3) reserve 4) provide
    A


    9. My younger brother _____ my grandfather.
    1) looks on 2) looks after
    3) looks to 4) looks of
    B


    Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
    alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
    alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
    Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
    10. To keep in abeyance
    1) In a state of permanence
    2) In a state of emergency
    3) In a state of suspension
    4) In a state of revisionC


    11. To be in a fix
    1) In pain 2) In distress
    3) Depressed 4) In a difficult situation
    D


    12. To break the ice
    1) Made people angry 2) Made people laugh
    3) Made people excited 4) Made people relaxed and
    comfortable
    D


    Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
    the one which can be substituted for the given words/
    sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
    13. An abattoir is _____ .
    1) a place where animals are slaughtered
    2) a place where abbots stay
    3) a title of respect given to a priest or abbot
    4) a place where animals are worshipped
    A


    14. A man with abnormal habits
    1) Eccentric 2) Frantic
    3) Idiotic 4) Sulky
    A



    15. Words inscribed on the tomb
    1) Epigraph 2) Epigram
    3) Epitaph 4) Elegy
    C


    Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
    underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
    part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
    alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
    case no improvement is needed, click the button
    corresponding to “No improvement”.
    16. Sunita’s sister had ribbons on her hair.
    1) in 2) over
    3) through 4) No improvement
    A


    17. She has an ability for Mathematics.
    1) attitude 2) aptitude
    3) altitude 4) No improvement
    B


    18. I was impressed of it.
    1) by 2) on
    3) for 4) No improvement
    A


    19. Only high officials have access with the President.
    1) to 2) for
    3) from 4) No improvement
    A



    20. No other snake is as poisonous as this one.
    1) are as poisonous as this one
    2) is more poisonous as this one
    3) is poisonous than this one
    4) No improvement

    D

    SET-29

    1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which best expresses the meaning
    of the given word and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    INDOLENT
    1) LAZY 2) EXPENSIVE
    3) ACTIVE 4) HAPPY
    A



    2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
    given word and click the button corresponding to it.
    INSOLENT
    1) SCRUPULOUS 2) EMOLIENT
    3) COURTEOUS 4) LAZY
    C

    In·so·lent
    Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.


    3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
    spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
    click the button corresponding to it.
    1) Beneficiary 2) Benificiary
    3) Beneficeary 4) Benefeciary
    A



    Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
    the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
    the sentence has an error and click the button
    corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
    the “No error” option.
    4. Had I been (A) / in my brother’s position (B) / I would
    have refused the offer. (C) / No Error (D)
    D



    5. His parents usually spent (A) / their summer in Ooty
    (B) / but this year they are spending it in Darjeeling.
    (C) / No Error (D)
    A

    His parents usually spend their summer in Ooty but this year they are spending it in Darjeeling.


    6. He lost heart (A) / because he could not cope up with
    (B) / the difficulties in life. (C) / No Error (D)
    B.

    COPE WITH



    Direction (7-9) :The sentences given with blanks are to
    be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
    are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
    the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    7. Due to heavy rains, the match was called _____.
    1) of 2) off
    3) down 4) out
    B


    8. The Management gave us permission to _____ with
    the new curriculum.
    1) go fixed 2) go about
    3) go ahead 4) go around
    C


    9. Mount Everest has earned the _____ distinction of
    being the world’s highest garbage dump.
    1) marked 2) disgusting3) dubious 4) dismalC


    Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
    alternatives aregiven for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
    alternative which
    best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click
    the button corresponding to it.
    10. As daft as a brush1) Extremely silly 2) Artistically inclined3) Completely clean 4) Utterly selfishA



    11. In a nutshell
    1) In translation 2) A decorative language
    3) A well-packed parcel 4) Briefly and concisely
    D



    12. Strain every nerve
    1) Try all tricks 2) Work very hard
    3) Beg before others 4) Spend a large amount
    B



    Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
    the one which can be substituted for the given words/
    sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
    13. Proposition made as a basis for reasoning without
    the assumption of its truth
    1) Hypertext 2) Hypocrisy
    3) Hyperbole 4) Hypothesis
    D



    14. Indifference to pleasure and pain
    1) Perseverance 2) Tolerance
    3) Stoicism 4) Radicalism
    C



    15. No longer a child, but not yet an adult
    1) Youngster 2) Adolescent
    3) Juvenile 4) Yokel
    B


    Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
    underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
    part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
    alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
    case no improvement is needed, click the button
    corresponding to “No improvement”.
    16. I bought four dozen of mangoes.1) dozens of mango 2) dozens of mangoes3) dozen mangoes 4) No improvementC



    17. I have still to meet a person who is perfectly satisfied
    with his job.
    1) would meet 2) am yet to meet
    3) might still meet 4) No improvement
    B


    18. Would you find one absent, please don’t forget to leave
    a message behind.
    1) As you find 2) Should you find
    3) Unless you find 4) No improvement
    B

    PLEASE AAYA HAI NA TO SHOULD AATA HAI


    19. Kim is too impatient with tolerating any delay.
    1) at tolerating 2) for tolerating
    3) to tolerate 4) No improvement
    C



    20. I purposely did that with a view to offend her.
    1) with a view of offending her
    2) with a view that I offend her
    3) with a view to offending her
    4) No improvement
    C



    SET-30 



    1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which best expresses the meaning
    of the given word and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    REPROOF
    1) WARNING 2) RIDICULE
    3) REBUKE 4) THREAT

    C

    re·proof
    An expression of blame or disapproval.

    2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
    choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
    given word and click the button corresponding to it.
    INVALUABLE1) PRICELESS 2) RARE
    3) INESTIMABLE 4) WORTHLESS
    D



    3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
    spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
    click the button corresponding to it.
    1) Stagnetion 2) Stagnasion
    3) Stagnation 4) Stegnation
    C


    Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
    the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
    the sentence has an error and click the button
    corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
    the “No error” option.
    4. I have come (A)/ as soon as (B)/ the customers leave
    your shop (C)/ No Error (D)
    A/ I WILL COME


    5. I called (A)/ at his house yesterday (B)/ and have given
    him money (C)/ No Error (D)
    C.

    I called at his house yesterday and gave him money.

    6. The reason for (A)/ my absence is (B)/ due to ill health
    (C)/ No Error (D)
    C
    The reason for my absence is ill health.

    Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
    be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
    are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
    the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
    to it.
    7. I like __________ in the sun.
    1) laying 2) lay
    3) lie 4) lying
    D


    8. Please do not __________ an offer made by the
    Chairman.
    1) deny 2) refuse
    3) refrain 4) refuge
    B


    9. The clerk asked for my __________.
    1) determination 2) destiny
    3) destination 4) designation
    D


    Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
    alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
    alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
    Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
    10. Evening of life
    1) Old age 2) A party
    3) Holiday 4) None of these
    A


    11. Button her lip
    1) Tell us more 2) Stop talking
    3) Invite us too 4) Enjoy herself
    B


    12. Invent cock and bull stories
    1) Delightful fables
    2) Eco-friendly accounts
    3) Absurd and unlikely stories
    4) Credible tales
    C



    Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
    the one which can be substituted for the given words/
    sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
    13. Act of making things like new again.
    1) Innovate 2) Renovate
    3) Motivate 4) Activate
    B


    14. One who knows everything.
    1) Omniscient 2) Conscious
    3) Intellectual 4) Learned
    A


    15. Any morbid dread of water.
    1) Hydrofoil 2) Hydrophobia
    3) Hydraulic 4) Hyacinth
    B



    Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
    underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
    part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
    alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
    case no improvement is needed, click the button
    corresponding to “No improvement”.
    16. You have come here with the intention in insulting
    me.
    1) for insulting me 2) of insulting me
    3) on insulting me 4) No improvement
    B



    17. I did not give at the examination as my circumstances
    are bad.
    1) write 2) sit
    3) appear 4) No improvement
    C



    18. Though he worked hard, but he failed.
    1) and 2) yet
    3) then 4) No improvement
    B



    19. No sooner did the teacher come into the class when
    we stood up.
    1) since 2) then
    3) than 4) No improvement
    C


    20. He was so much a coward to help his friend.
    1) so much cowardly 2) too much of a coward
    3) as coward 4) No improvement
    B





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